Rugby News

Eddie Jones has declared himself "open to everything" when it comes to a potential coaching role on future British and Irish Lions tours.

Owen Farrell insists the British and Irish Lions are heading to New Zealand confident they have the firepower to tame the All Blacks.

Steve Borthwick believes James Haskell's experience will be vital for the British and Irish Lions during their tour of New Zealand, which starts on Saturday.

The Lions responded to a first-half red card for their hooker by playing some of their best rugby of the season to beat the Southern Kings 54-10 on Sunday and close the gap on the Crusaders at the top of Super Rugby

Steffon Armitage has called for the Rugby Football Union to end the ban on selecting players based overseas which stalled his England Test career six years ago.

Ten Super League teams are back in action for Round 16 just days after they finished Round 15.

Geoff Parling hailed Exeter captain Gareth Steenson's mental strength after his extra-time penalty winner saw the Chiefs crowned Aviva Premiership champions.

France coach Guy Noves has recalled Jules Plisson and named rookies Damian Penaud, Anthony Jelonch and Vincent Rattez in his squad for next month's tour of South Africa.

Jamie George is used to major competition for a Test team starting place - and knows the British and Irish Lions' New Zealand tour is no exception.

Brumbies full-back Tom Banks scored two tries in two minutes in a 39-15 Super Rugby triumph over Jaguares, and near-certain play-off qualification.